WATCH: Maria Oropallo talks plans for Columbia if elected as mayor
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Columbia decreases trash but fails to meet main goal of ‘Pay-As-You-Throw’ system
In its first full year of operation, Columbia’s “Pay-As-You-Throw” garbage system has brought down the amount of residential trash collected in the city. However, it’s missed the mark when it comes to staffing and resident satisfaction.
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Prosecutors charge man accused of barricading himself inside of Oak Towers
The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a man who reportedly barricaded himself inside of a central Columbia apartment complex.
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WATCH: Candidate Randy Minchew shares vision for city if elected Columbia mayor
A Columbia businessman running for mayor joined ABC 17 News This Morning on Wednesday to talk about his plans for the city if elected.
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Missouri’s spring storms may cause storm anxiety for some
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There’s no stopping a severe storm from coming to Mid-Missouri and for many people, storms make them feel powerless and can cause storm anxiety. Arpit Aggarwal, MU Health Care child and adolescent psychiatrist said storm anxiety fears can range from a minor to severe. “For various reasons, sometimes the level of anxiety
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Missouri advocate for quality long-term care weighs in on President Biden’s efforts to help nursing homes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Joe Biden announced his plan to overhaul nursing home quality, including minimum staffing levels and steps to increase inspections while continuing to keep COVID-19 under control. Marjorie Moore, the executive director of VOYCE, a St. Louis nonprofit that advocates for quality living across long-term care, says the pandemic was not easy
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Police to arrest suspect in Columbia standoff after treatment
Columbia police officers took a person into custody after a standoff in central Columbia on Tuesday morning.
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MoDOT begins pothole repairs on Missouri roads
Once snow and ice melt on the roads it can lead to drivers being frustrated with one thing, potholes.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 11 coronavirus cases; positivity rate 6.7%
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
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Columbia Public Schools in court Tuesday over face mask mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is set to be in Boone County court Tuesday morning over a face mask mandate lawsuit brought against the school district by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt. On Jan. 21, Schmitt filed lawsuits against 36 school districts over what Schmitt stated was “illegally enforcing mask mandates.” The Jefferson City School District
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WATCH: Barbara Buffaloe talks vision for Columbia if elected as mayor
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Americans’ fears of coronavirus wane as mask guidelines loosen
Just 24% report being “extremely” or “very worried” about themselves or a family member contacting the virus. That’s down from 36% in both December and January when the omicron variant was driving a peak in positive cases.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 201 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Missouri gas price jump less than a week into Russian invasion
The price of a gallon of gas in Columbia rose by nearly 30 cents last week on average, and prices might go higher as the conflict in Ukraine continues to strain global energy markets.
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City of Columbia Utilities to resume utility disconnects
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Utilities Department is resuming utility disconnections as warmer weather returns. To avoid being disconnected, officials say that customers with a past-due balance will need to bring their account current as soon as possible. Customers can make payments in multiple ways: Online at MyUtilityBill.CoMo.gov with a credit or debit
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True/False Film Festival returns to normal venues after last year’s pandemic restrictions
Columbia’s hallmark film festival, True/False, returns Thursday to downtown, and this year it will be back at familiar locations indoors.
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Boone County prosecutor will not seek reelection
Boone County’s top prosecutor said he will not seek reelection this year as he considers a run for judge in 2024.
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Boone County deputies investigate February shooting east of Columbia
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting earlier this month that left a person hurt and that might be connected with another in Columbia later that day.
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WATCH: David Seamon, Columbia mayoral candidate, talks plans if elected
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CDC masking recommendations for mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A majority of Americans no longer need to wear a face mask while indoors, according to new recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency classifies counties in the United States by three different community levels which are classified as low, medium, and high. These community levels are
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